Gorgonzola, Lacquered Bacon and Hendrick’s Gin

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Friday means the weekend and the weekend means fun! Here’s some inspiration to get it started! Try serving this trio when friends stop by for drinks: Gorgonzola, Lacquered Bacon and a Hendrick’s Gin Martini.

This pairing feels a little swanky, as any good cocktail and nibble should. Arrange a tray with a wedge of good Gorgonzola cheese and pieces of Lacquered Bacon. Gorgonzola has a rich creamy texture and earthy flavors. I think you’ll love how it contrasts against the sweet and peppery Lacquered Bacon.

What to serve with it? A Hendrick’s Gin martini! The spiciness of the gin will cut through the intense flavors of the cheese and bacon. I make a gin martini just like my Dad taught me….shake the gin in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and strain into a martini glass. Lean close to the glass and simply whisper “vermouth”…..Cheers!

Directions

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a broiler pan with cooking spray, line the inside of the pan with foil. Cut each bacon slices into 3 pieces. Place brown sugar in a bowl. Press bacon into sugar, lightly coating both sides. Season bacon with a generous grinds of black pepper. Place bacon on prepared pan, Bake, turning once, until bacon is cooked and sugar has melted, about 15 minutes. Cool completely before serving.

Yield:	about 32 pieces

What's Needed:

8 slices best quality thick sliced bacon
1 ½ cups brown sugar
Freshly ground black pepper

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